Introducing the little rag brother of raggedy ann, in 1920, and from then on, andy was part of the cast. How much do you think old raggedy anne books are worth. Go to the library and research raggedy ann and andy books 1 2. He had such confidence in his design that often he would create the final ink work without first sketching in pencil. No tears, rips, stains, etc, a bright and colorful edition. May 22, 2008 he took them to an expert who pointed out that they were reprints, from the 1920s. Raggedy ann and andy series 6 primary works 6 total works raggedy ann is a fictional character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Written and illustrated by johnny gruelle, all the original stories are included, from raggedy ann and other dolls rescuing fido, the family dog, to the dogcatcher. When sticky medicine glues the french dolls eyes shut, its andy who figures out the cure.
Raggedy ann is a character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 that. In this series, the raggedy ann doll is female, and the raggedy andy character is a male rag doll. This page is for all raggedy ann and andy dolls, dollrelated collectibles, accessories, dolls in raggedy type costumes, paper dolls, and toys inspired by the dolls and toys that johnny gruelle created. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. All raggedy ann paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. He is known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Two years after the publication of the first raggedy ann book, gruelle. Raggedy ann and andy series by johnny gruelle goodreads. This particular raggedy andy is number five of only five artist proofs made. Raggedy ann and raggedy andy 1941 04 11 fleischer studios 2 duration. Find great deals on ebay for raggedy ann andy doll. Original illustrations by johnny gruelle enliven each page of this treasured childrens classic.
Raggedy annandy collectors and sellers public group. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy by. He is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls and as the authorillustrator of dozens of books. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose.
Oct 06, 2000 original raggedy ann and andy dolls can fetch thousands. Raggedy ann and raggedy andy 1941 04 11 fleischer studios 1. Raggedy andy stories and millions of other books are available for amazon. Just in time for raggedy anns 100th birthday, these beloved original stories about raggedy anns brother, andy, are sure to delight fans young and old. The best deals on contemporary 1970now, vintage pre1970. Three raggedy ann andy books in original slipcase raggedy ann and andy and the nice fat policeman raggedy ann stories raggedy andy stories author gruelle, johnny formatbinding hard cover book condition used good with no dust jacket as issued binding hardcover publisher johnny gruelle company place of publication new york, new york.
The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old this. These raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle are like the originals with the classic tales but also feature bonus illustrations in hardcover. Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle, paperback barnes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Raggedy ann is a fictional character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy johnny gruelle on. Rag dolls have been a staple of early childhood for a long time. A sequel to the first book, raggedy andy stories 1920, introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy, a vintage doll dressed in sailor suit and hat. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old. He had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the raggedy ann and andy stories.
Raggedy andys number book scarce childrens book by. He is beautifully hand made, with exquisite detail to his outfit and overall look. Four different companies produced the duo of dolls from 1934 through 2012, when current. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Whether to satisfy your own nostalgia, to present as a gift for a child to enjoy, or to build a collection, its good to know how to identify and select antique and vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls produced before 1970. Vintage raggedy ann book from the 1940s, raggedy ann and the. Since their creation in 1915 by johnny gruelle, raggedy ann and andy have become beloved rag dolls for many kids. He came enclosed in a custom handcut presentation box with gruelle artwork on the lid, a descriptive booklet, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and the forms for owner registration. In this, as well as in gruelles subsequent raggedy books, the literary marcella would be a recurring character, along with raggedy ann and andy.
Charming large antique 1920 s 20 handmade gruelle raggedy ann and andy doll charming and wellmade 20 raggedy ann and andy dolls dating from the 1920 s or 1930 s. Raggedy ann and her brother, raggedy andy, are rag dolls. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy. These lists can give you details and clues as to what your doll might be worth. See more ideas about raggedy ann, raggedy ann and andy and paper dolls.
Love the stories my son and i are working our way through all of the original raggedy ann and andy books but i didnt realize this reprint edition did not include johnny gruelles original pictures as well, so i couldnt give it the full 5 stars. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. Sep 08, 2015 in 1920, gruelle gave ann a jauntily dressed brother, raggedy andy, introduced in raggedy andy stories. Raggedy ann books and dolls became major successes. Soon after the first books were published, gruelle arranged to have his publisher sell commerciallymade versions of. It shows many hardtofind items, items still in original packages, and provides accurate information and realistic values.
Raggedy ann and andy raggedy ann was a character in a series of childrens books, raggedy ann stories. Overall good shape for their age and use but they definitely show signs of being loved. Raggedy ann is a character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 that appeared in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of raggedy ann with this brandnew edition of her brothers classic stories written and illustrated by johnny gruelle. And when andys smile vanishes, santa claus himself restores the happygolucky rag dolls big grin.
He took them to an expert who pointed out that they were reprints, from the 1920s. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with wrinkled knees book j. Then daddy propped raggedy ann and raggedy andy up against books on his desk, so that they sat facing each other. As an added bonus, each hardcover includes a brief biography of the authorartist by his grandson, kim gruelle. Free free raggedy ann resource pack an assortment of bookmarks, incentive charts, certificates, reward cards, and more created from raggedy ann art. Sep 22, 2015 these include facsimile 100thanniversary editions of gruelles original picturebook anthologies, raggedy ann stories and raggedy andy.
Gruelle created more than 40 books about raggedy ann and andy, and. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at. May 18, 2016 vintage raggedy ann book from the 1940s, raggedy ann and the. Raggedy andy number puzzles 14 puzzles for learning number sense and skip counting created from classic raggedy andy book art.
The earliest raggedy ann and andy dolls had wigs of brown yarn. Raggedy anns creator filed patents for the doll several months before his daughter fell ill and died, rendering an old claim. So id guess if your raggedy ann books are first editions theyre worth quite a bit. Raggedy andy was produced in a worldwide limited edition of pieces. A buyers guide to pre1970 vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls. In 1929, johnny gruelle even gave marcella her own volume of tales, entitled marcella. What to know about rag dolls and their value the spruce. This page is for all raggedy ann and andy dolls, dollrelated collectibles, accessories, dolls in raggedy type costumes, paper dolls, books, and toys inspired by the dolls and toys that johnny gruelle created. Raggedy ann original mascot for vaccine injury awareness raggedy ann and andy are considered the worlds most famous rag dolls. Several books on raggedy ann and andy dolls have price lists, such as the raggedy ann and andy family album by susan ann garrison 1. Raggedy ann book look and read like the original product details page for raggedy ann book is loaded. Four adventures and nine charming stories adapted from the orignal books feature those lovable redheaded rag dolls, raggedy ann and andy. Johnny gruelle was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book author and illustrator and even songwriter. A short time after its literary debut, raggedy andy appeared as a volland.
Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees illustrated by johnny gruelle by johnny gruelle mar 1, 2016 4. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Raggedy ann and andy 1946 dell 1st series comic books. He had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the raggedy ann and andy stories es. Raggedy ann and andy series 6 primary works 6 total works raggedy ann is a fictional character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in. An inside look at dolls from raggedy ann to barbie camelot world series, busy days with raggedy ann and andy, and several more. Johnny gruelles most popular book is raggedy ann stories. Jan 11, 2017 was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a vaccine. Two years later gruelle introduced raggedy anns brother, the mischievous and adventuresome raggedy andy, in raggedy andy stories 1920. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915. Set of four raggedy ann books in original box johnny gruelle. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees.
Volland brought out the second raggedy ann book, raggedy andy stories. Gruelle wrote and illustrated a series of books until his death in 1938. The thin and short locks were unlike the long, bushy strands that appeared in later editions. This lovely raggedy andy doll has been excluively designed by aurora world, with the classic, timeless, vintage look that reggedy anne origonally had. Johnny gruelle eventually created over forty raggedy ann. Original adventures of raggedy andy by gruelle, johnny book. The project gutenberg ebook of raggedy andy stories, by. Raggedy andys original costume also includes a white sailors hat. Gruelle also patented his design for a generic male doll u. From her playmate raggedy andy and the camel with wrinkled knees to beloved belindy and uncle clem, all the characters ended up being immortalized in rag doll form.
Books by johnny gruelle author of raggedy ann stories. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a. The books continued, introducing new toys such as the camel with the wrinkled knees and the paper dragon, for the next decade and a half. Vintage raggedy ann dolls celebrating 100 years of love. The reprint is almost exactly the same except for the date on the title page. General interest original adventures of raggedy andy product details. Raggedy andy stories book by johnny gruelle official publisher. Raggedy andy simple puzzles a set of 15 different puzzles made from vintage raggedy ann and andy pictures ranging in size from 4piece to 16piece layouts. Find the complete raggedy ann and andy book series listed in order. Aurora raggedy ann classic 16 raggedy andy classic. Three raggedy ann andy books in original slipcase raggedy. And this particular pair that you have here is made by a company called volland, and raggedy ann was the first one.
Raggedy anns and andy s hair underwent a number of colour changes between 1918 and 2012, from strawberry blond to bright orange to deep shaggy red. Each page has full color illustration featuring raggedy andy only 2 others listed. Wallpaper and background photos of raggedy ann and andy dolls for fans of raggedy ann and andy images. Raggedy anns shoe button eyes looking straight into the shoe button eyes of raggedy andy. Choose your favorite raggedy ann paintings from millions of available designs. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller. They could not speaknot right out before a real personso they just sat there and smiled at each other. The raggedy ann and andy book series by multiple authors includes books raggedy ann and the birthday surprise, dolls. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The original author of the stories, johnny gruelle, based raggedy ann on a doll that belonged to his daughter, marcella or possibly a much older rag doll that had been passed down through the family, the story varies.
The dolls are created exactly the same and dont have any visible distinctions except their clothing. Aurora world is interationally known as a leader in the plush industry. Johnny gruelle was an extremely talented cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. New listingcharming large antique 1920 s 20 handmade gruelle raggedy ann and andy doll charming and wellmade 20 raggedy ann and andy dolls dating from the 1920 s or 1930 s. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. Patent d47,789 for the 1915 doll design, as well as the raggedy. This facsimile of the 1920 classic features the charming original color illustrations by author johnny gruelle. Jun 16, 2010 largely directed by richard williams until the budget very obviously ran out, this is by no means a great film in fact its rather a mess but one i watched often as a kid. Raggedy ann series jestresss forgotten books and stories.
Johnny gruelle has 181 books on goodreads with 14622 ratings. All the original stories are here, as raggedy andy arrives in the mail at marcellas fathers now he returns to captivate a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original. Raggedy ann will still have her signature i love you. When raggedy andy arrives in the mail at marcellas fathers office, he shows off his cheery smile and waits excitedly to reunite with his sister, raggedy ann. Raggedy andys number book scarce childrens book by johnny. Gruelle, raggedy ann in cookie land hard cover book, 1960 raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle when raggedy ann and andy fall down a deep hole, they find themselves in a magical world called cookie land. Raggedy ann, heroine of the first book, was a favorite doll of his daughter, marcella, who died after a long illness at the age of thirteen. The original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy book of the raggedy. The world of raggedy ann collectibles features the many variety of dolls as well as banks, books, playsets, games, lamps, music facts, sizes, dates, and current values. An original wizard of oz from 1901 could be worth hundreds or even thousands. Printed on linen this copy has name written in pencil on inside front cover, some very minor rubbing appropriate for its age. Aurora worlds first original version is the stars and stripes raggedy ann and andy design. Original stories and artwork reissued in hardcover.
Original adventures of raggedy andy the fast free shipping author. Raggedy ann and andys alphabet and numbers 1972 johnny gruelle. The bliff, egbert elephant art by dan noonan, the brownies submarine adventure art by walt kelly, 9 pages, a play for halloween, and billy and bonny bee, plus animal mother goose by kelly 2 pages. She was patented in 1915, and then andy came along later. A musical adventure is a 1977 american liveactionanimated musical fantasy film directed by richard williams, produced by the bobbsmerrill company, a publishing arm of itt, and released theatrically by 20th century fox. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories.